MYRModel Year Report

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:51.870Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
68
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 68 complaints 2010 68 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 74 complaints 2013 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016
2010: 68 complaints 2010 68 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 74 complaints 2013 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016
2010: 68 complaints 2010 68 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 74 complaints 2013 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016

2010: 68 complaints

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YearComplaints
201068
201124
201211
201374
201422
201516
20167

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

25% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
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I was driving heading southbound on the avenue and the vehicle in front of me braked suddenly and had no time to brake without hitting the vehicle in front of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-02

Service brakes

18% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Electrical system

13% · 9 reports

Vehicle speed control

12% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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When starting the vehicle with foot on the clutch, it lurched forward hitting a parking barrier. Dealer denied mechanical causes. From the time I bought the car, it has accelerated on it's own, going to the max in rpms, at random times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-22

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle by engaging the push-to-start button, the vehicle erroneously accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-18

Air bags

9% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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My car went airborne when I hit a railroad crossing with a steep drop off, landed in a ditch and flipped several times end over end, landing upside down. I was airlifted to an area hospital. Only 1 of the 6 airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-10

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. While driving 55 MPH over a railroad track, the vehicle drove over a ditch, went airborne, and landed on the opposite side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04

In April 14 2012 around 2AM nj atco I was rear end from behind about 40MPH, I was accompany by my cousin he sat on the passenger side. Most of the damage was done on his side. I drive a Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-08

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra…

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's…

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  2. I
    2013-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-04-04 Brake hydraulic control module failure
  3. R
    2016-11-29Air bags16V722000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available.

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  4. R
    2024-09-04Electrical system24V562000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 16V722000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V562000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.